Assistant Professor - Ophthalmology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Ophthalmologic Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient ophthalmology consultation services for the Emergency Department and hospitalized patients. This full-time position will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and serve as the central point of coordination for inpatient eye care across multiple hospital services. The physician will perform bedside ocular evaluations, coordinate subspecialty consultations, and ensure timely ophthalmic management for patients admitted throughout the hospital system. Clinical duties include providing consultation for the Emergency Department, inpatient, and ICU patients, coordinating care with subspecialty services such as retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and cornea, and performing procedures that include ocular trauma assessment, removal of ocular surface foreign bodies, culture and management of corneal infections, and anterior chamber paracentesis for various forms of glaucoma.

Requirements

• M.D. Degree from an accredited program
• Additional training and/or experience in the evaluation of the retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and cornea
• A current Texas state license is required
• Submit a CV and cover letter with your application

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient ophthalmology consultation services for the Emergency Department and hospitalized patients
• Operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Serve as the central point of coordination for inpatient eye care across multiple hospital services
• Perform bedside ocular evaluations
• Coordinate subspecialty consultations
• Ensure timely ophthalmic management for patients admitted throughout the hospital system
• Provide consultation for the Emergency Department, inpatient, and ICU patients
• Coordinate care with subspecialty services such as retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and cornea
• Perform procedures that include ocular trauma assessment, removal of ocular surface foreign bodies, culture and management of corneal infections, and anterior chamber paracentesis for various forms of glaucoma

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees